Mexican Cuisine - Cooking Experience

In this hands-on workshop you will make your own tortillas from scratch using a tortilla press, your own salsas & fresh guacamole using the ancient lava stone "molcajete" (mortar & pestle) and a traditional dish. (All gluten-free!). Vegan option available on demand.

Thu, March 12th, 2020

Cooking Experiences & Workshops

Fun and unique ways to celebrate Christmas parties, anniversaries, birthday parties for adults and kids, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, girls’ and moms’ nights out, and are also great for corporate team-building.

Mexican Cuisine for Kids - March Break 2020

Are you still looking for something fun this March Break? Bring your kid to our Mexican cuisine hands-on workshop! Kids will supercharge their creativity by learning the process of tortilla making and will experience the magic of cooking through textures, flavours and aromas. They will create their own corn tortillas from scratch and turn them into a popular Mexican dish: Quesadillas!

Includes all supplies to create their dish, fresh lemonade, churros & hot cocoa!

Date: Wed, March 18th, 2020

Time: 11am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Date: Sat, March 21th, 2020

Time: 11am - 12:30pm

Ticket: $36.16 ($32 + HST) Suggested age: 8 to 12 *Limited seats*

Location: Mercado La Hacienda

IMPORTANT: Be sure to let us know about any food allergies, food restrictions or medical issues. Please arrive 10-15 min prior the event to sign up & sign for the parental waiver. This is a drop-off class

If preferred, send an eTransfer to info@lahaciendaptbo.com / password: Mexican or drop by Mercado La Hacienda located at 188-6 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, ON.

Mexican Mole Masterclass

"Mole" is a smooth, thick brown sauce that contains a blend of dried chiles, spices, nuts, seeds, vegetables and infused with a pinch of chocolate in some recipes. It’s one of the most iconic & complex but yet delicious dishes in the Mexican cuisine. It has been a symbol of our culinary heritage for 5,000 years.

The word "mole" comes from the Náhuatl (Aztec) word, mulli, which means sauce or mix and it’s a prehispanic dish served as a feast for the Tlatoanis during their ceremonies and to delight the Gods.

During the Colonial Era, indigenous cooks introduced it to the creole houses, later, chocolate and other spices were incorporated to the recipe as we know it.

The two regions best known for their respective "moles" are Oaxaca and Puebla, but there are more than 300 types of mole across Mexico! The preparation of mole is not easy, as many moles (particularly those originating in Oaxaca) are known to have 30+ ingredients.

As well as being served with meat (mostly chicken), alongside rice; mole is often used to make the filling for tamales or as an alternative topping for enchiladas; in fact, enchiladas topped with mole are called enmoladas. (Try them at our Restaurant)

Time: Thu, April 16th, 2020

Date:6-8 pm

Ticket: $73.45 ($65 + HST)

Location: Mercado La Hacienda

If preferred, send an eTransfer to info@lahaciendaptbo.com / password: Mexican or drop by Mercado La Hacienda located at 188-6 Hunter St. W, Peterborough, ON.